I heart love! February is the month of love…and spay/neuter awareness month. You see, despite the power of love, it’s important to keep the natural consequences of amore in check; especially for our furry friends. Last year, the SPCA of Northern Nevada performed 1,922 sterilization surgeries, which prevented thousands of unwanted animals from entering the shelter system. This year we’re rolling out a voucher program with our veterinarian partners to make an even bigger impact.

So much love radiates from our Adoption Center that a young man was inspired to propose to the love of his life here on Saturday! Be sure to read the whole adorable story.

We’re also grateful that world-renowned animal behavioral expert and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin will be speaking about understanding animal behavior at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino thanks to the Autism Coalition of Nevada along with the University of Nevada Reno’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources department.

Ms. Grandin is a world-renowned animal behavioral and autism expert. She is also so much more than a simple one-sentence description. The bond she shares with animals is extraordinary in a most unique way. I highly recommend her book, Animals In Translation, as well as The Loving Push. You can purchase tickets online here: http://templegrandinreno.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138892659